How Imperial is Russian Literature? The Example of the Caucasus

January 1, 2025Open Access

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The research aims to explore the representation of imperialism in Russian literature, focusing on works about the Caucasus.
Analyzed three literary works by Aleksandr Puškin, Bestužev-Marlinskij, and Lermontov.
Examined the historical and poetic contexts of each text to assess their imperial interpretations.
Utilized postcolonial theoretical frameworks to critique prevailing literary categorizations.
Findings indicate that while texts can be viewed through an imperial lens, deeper analysis reveals more complex interpretations.
Puškin's work exemplifies a nuanced perspective on themes of captivity and freedom, challenging simplistic views.
Bestužev-Marlinskij and Lermontov's writings also demonstrate varying degrees of engagement with imperial narratives, complicating existing literary classifications.

Literary analysis reveals nuanced perspectives on imperialism in Russian literature, highlighting complexity in historical texts.

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Andrea Meyer-Fraatz (2025) studied this question.

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